“Kan, described by his teachers as a good student, told police he had intended to continue killing “all bad people” but had called emergency services because he had injured his hand.” Continue reading Hong Kong teen kills mom, sister to save planet
Day: February 2, 2012
The French breast implant scandal
A “special report” from Reuters. Continue reading The French breast implant scandal
EPA to regulate Army use of smoke grenades
Phew… the Army can use them as long as air quality is maintained. Continue reading EPA to regulate Army use of smoke grenades
Move to Xi’an China to prevent dying from air pollution
“It is no secret that environmentalists and regulators exaggerate environmental risks.” Continue reading Move to Xi’an China to prevent dying from air pollution
Sugar should be regulated like alcohol, tobacco, commentary says
From nannying to Nazi-ing. Continue reading Sugar should be regulated like alcohol, tobacco, commentary says
Congressman Harris targets fracking report
Rep. Andy Harris is a JunkScience.com hero. Continue reading Congressman Harris targets fracking report
Bills would restrict hydraulic fracturing in Illinois
“This ban on hydraulic fracturing could potentially be a ban on any future activity of that type.” Continue reading Bills would restrict hydraulic fracturing in Illinois
Flawed Studies Link Diet Soda To Weight Gain, Heart Attacks
“There is very little evidence to support the assertion that diet soda is responsible for weight gain or poor cardiovascular health.” Continue reading Flawed Studies Link Diet Soda To Weight Gain, Heart Attacks
BPA in Canned Soup: Mmm, Mmm, Bad?
“Study says canned soup liners add harmful chemical to food.” Continue reading BPA in Canned Soup: Mmm, Mmm, Bad?
Marcellus Shale gas-drilling company says EPA used faulty pollution data
“In the latest salvo over Marcellus Shale gas drilling in the embattled town of Dimock, a natural gas company on Tuesday alleged that federal regulators had cherry-picked old test data to distort the amount of contamination in drinking-water wells.” Continue reading Marcellus Shale gas-drilling company says EPA used faulty pollution data
Anti-fracking concert to feature Natalie Merchant
Meantime, we’re holding a pro-fracking concert with Ted Nugent. Continue reading Anti-fracking concert to feature Natalie Merchant
Poll: What would you pay to (maybe) reduce some haze in a national park?
Minnesota has a “cap-and-trade conundrum.” Continue reading Poll: What would you pay to (maybe) reduce some haze in a national park?